Teachers' Use of Web Videos in Teaching: Two Case Studies and Implications

This study addresses using web videos in teaching. Web videos are popular among young people. This population includes some pre-service teachers. This research investigates pre-service teachers' use of web videos from the instructors' aspect. Addressed issues include factors affecting teachers' use of videos, and the challenges incurred during the process. The investigation is based on interviews of participating subjects regarding two authentic cases. This study finds that pre-service teachers have rich experience in multimedia and Internet tools, and hold a positive attitude toward using web videos for teaching. Their major reason for using web videos is to attract students. They face technical difficulty challenges and workload, expressing their expectation for schools. The results provide some insights for teachers and schools in using web videos in teaching.

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